FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

5TH AVE

Carrying 5TH AVE over SANTIAM-ALBANY CANAL

0.3 MI W ELLSWORTH, Linn, Oregon

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
38 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: 5TH AVE

The 5TH AVE bridge in Linn, Oregon carries 5TH AVE over SANTIAM-ALBANY CANAL. It was built in 2003, making it 23 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 8.0 meters (26 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,060 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Oregon bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 37.6 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How 5TH AVE compares

▲ 5.3
Load rating vs Oregon average (32.3 t)
Top 31%
Higher load rating than 69% of Oregon bridges
567
Bridges in Linn · 100 in Poor condition
5TH AVE 37.6 t
Oregon average 32.3 t

Live comparison across Oregon.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
81.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
14.1
Essentiality /15
14.9
Special reductions
−3.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
37.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
2003
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
8.0 m (26 ft)
Deck Width
20.3 m (67 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
2,060 vehicles/day
Structure Number
19859 000 00000

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether 5TH AVE is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare 5TH AVE against other structures in Linn and across Oregon. Oregon bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for 5TH AVE?

5TH AVE in Linn, Oregon has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is 5TH AVE inspected?

5TH AVE's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 2,060 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. 5TH AVE is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for 5TH AVE?

5TH AVE has an NBI inventory load rating of 37.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining 5TH AVE?

5TH AVE is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is 5TH AVE and does age affect safety?

5TH AVE was built in 2003, making it 23 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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